Laura grew up in Altoona, Wisconsin. After graduating from high school, she majored in choral music education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. During her five years at UW-Eau Claire, she toured Europe twice singing in many of the great European cathedrals. She even got to meet President Clinton while he was touring Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.
Her first teaching job was in Menomonie, Wisconsin, where she taught middle and high school choir and general music.
During this time, she earned her master's degree in music education from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
After four years of public school teaching, Laura decided to open up her own home music studio. She has been teaching private music lessons for the past 15 years.
Laura lives with
her husband,
Chris, an army
career counselor,
and their cat,
pitch.
I have been a voice student of Laura's for almost 3 years. Because I live nearly an hour away, she's been very flexible with my busy schedule. She's a great vocal instructor. My voice has grown so much the last three years that I've strongly considered a musical theater career.
If you're looking for a career in music she'll help you get there and beyond. One day when I'm accepting my Academy Award, Laura will be on my list of people to thank.
Briana, Age 16
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
B.S. Choral Music Education 1997
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
M.A. Music Education 2001
Licensed K-12 general music and choral teacher in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Certifed Kindermusik Instructor
Over 15 years of teaching experience